Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Northern Europe
Northern Europe: Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 38.15 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Northern Europe, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Northern Europe recorded 38.15 for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in 2027.
That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and up 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Northern Europe peaked at 38.56 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 36.64, in 1990.
Northern Europe ranks 53rd of 87 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Northern Europe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 36.64 | — |
| 1991 | 37.05 | +1.1% |
| 1992 | 37.58 | +1.4% |
| 1993 | 38.14 | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 38.49 | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 38.56 | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 38.53 | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 38.42 | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 38.55 | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 38.21 | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 38.14 | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 38.33 | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 38.12 | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 37.98 | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 38.05 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 37.77 | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 37.38 | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 37.45 | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 37.27 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 37.65 | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 37.99 | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 38 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 37.89 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 37.91 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 37.86 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 37.73 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 37.55 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 37.52 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 37.28 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 37.23 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 37.39 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 37.61 | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 37.42 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 37.34 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 37.53 | +0.5% |
| 2025 | 37.71 | +0.5% |
| 2026 | 37.92 | +0.6% |
| 2027 | 38.15 | +0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38.02 | 36.64 | 38.56 | 10 |
| 2000s | 37.81 | 37.27 | 38.33 | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.7 | 37.23 | 38 | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.63 | 37.34 | 38.15 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Northern Europe
More gender data for Northern Europe
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 17,177 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.07 % change on previous year (2030)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 841 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 39.6% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 14.8% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, pregnant 15.3% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, non-pregnant 14.7% (2023)
- Proportion of women in managerial positions - 13th ICLS 40.1% (2025)
- Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) 0.8% (2026)
- Ratio for female members of parliaments (Ratio of the proportion of) 0.6% (2026)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Northern Europe?
- Inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Northern Europe was 38.15 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Northern Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 38.56 in 1995.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Northern Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.64 in 1990.
- How does Northern Europe rank for inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Northern Europe ranks 53rd out of 87 groups with data for 2027.
- Is inactivity rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Northern Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Northern Europe data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. This indicator conveys the number of persons of working age outside the labour force (that is, not employed or unemployed) expressed as a percentage of the working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.